Sophia's POV
The weekend arrived like a gentle breeze of relief after a particularly turbulent week. The relentless pace of my cleaning job, the unexpected drama at the gala, and the encounter with Lydia had left me feeling stretched thin. So, when Saturday finally rolled around, bringing with it a quiet calm, I embraced it fully. It was just me and my father in the sprawling house; I had made sure to give the maids the weekend off, and I, too, was taking a much-needed break from my duties at the office. The silence in the house was much needed for me to relax after such a stressful week.
I decided to treat myself, and my father, to a home-cooked meal. There was something deeply satisfying about creating something delicious with my own hands, especially after a week of scrubbing and pol
